This
is actually a moment where I was waited for such a long time - the return
of Swedish Classic Heavy Metal legends Torch! I'll stick my hands into a burning
flame and surely dare to mention that each and every 80s Metal maniac knows for
sure who Torch really are. Call yourself an eighties Metal fanatic by asking: ''who
the hell are these guysactaully?'' Well that should be a damn 'wrong' question
to me. Check it out: Torch was one of those leading HM outfits ruled the old
school Metal movement for sure to me! Even they've recorded only one superb
EP ''Fire Raiser'' (Mausoleum Records 1982) and two LP's entitled ''Torch''
(1983) and "Elektrikiss'' (1984) - all the songs on it so were
so damn valuable, basically Heavy Metal pure the way it should be.

Characterising
for Torch was the fact they had excellent musicians in their ranks, most ear
catching members in the ranks was for sure, Dan Dark (vocalist). He always had a
unique style of singing, sort of raw boosted aggressive elements deep within his
throat stole my attention mainly - I always need to say that the rest of
the guys back then were not only regular musicians, they were excellent players
in a Metal magic game! But all ends up pretty bad for the band, nevertheless big
successes they've booked, they called it quits in 1985 for a reason I honestly
never knew. Fact is that most of the guys played in other bands afterwards...

as for Dan's situation those days... he joined a cover act!

20
years after they broke up, frontman Dan Dark planned reunion shows but the other,
original members won't jump on the wagon to realize his plan.
Brave Heavy Metal soldier as Dan always was before, he won't take no for an
answer and went on, on the hunt for some other guys to team up with. He searched
AND found what he was looking for... bassist Alx Jonsson (Fatal Smile), drummer
Kristian Huotari (Scaar) and guitar player Tomi Peltonen from the band Griffen
reached mighty Dan an helping hand and started to rehearse shortly after. Great
musicians with a good looking musical background - Torch is back on
the rails... be sure, this time will be the right time!

A few years ago, Torch played at the prestigious, one of the greatest festivals
in Europe named Keep It True in Germany. I wasn't present when Torch
climbed the stage but friends of mine who were there told me the show was
explosive and wild. Fist pounding Heavy Metal maniacs shouted out their passion
for Torch's classic songs - as i've heard, it was boiling hot in
the pit that day!

But
the moment is on - the new Torch new album (which is a release from
legendary Mausoleum Records) is finally ready to unleash.... entitled ''Dark
Sinner'', it's a silver disc with the value of a glittering diamond.
Considered as a brand new album, in fact the entire album consists all
re-recorded versions of songs taken from their masterpieces so called
real HM classics. Besides two 'previously unreleased' tracks - you'll be
the witness of 13 re-recorded songs taken from their legendary EP / LP's.

The
song list of ''Dark Sinner'' brings back the good old memories and I'm feeling
very well with that. Actually all brilliant classic ones to me - they only
added the best of the best to this album. Refresh your memories and think back
on masterworks like: 'Warlock', 'Beyond The Threshold Of Pain', 'Fire Raiser', 'Watcher
Of The Night', 'Battle Axe', 'Elektrikiss', 'Sinister Eyes' and 'Beauty And The
Beast' and more of course!

I've asking myself the question why they didn't re-work 'Mercenary'
which is definitely one of my favourite Torch songs for sure...

I've never heard the title track before so I assume this as a brand new
song for myself that burns from deep within. Also 'We Will
Fight' belongs to the category of 'unknown tracks' and again, this one is a
great Heavy Metal piece offering awesome headbanging rhythms... I'm already
longing for Torch's next effort. Heavy Metal veteran / singer Dan Dark still in
very good condition so I guess they're ready for the future which actually looks
very well so far...

They will embark on a European tour and played at Sweden Rock fest 2009 a while
ago too - thousands and thousands Metal defenders present in full gear
awaiting to scream and shout to the sound of legendary Torch. I'm satisfied to
see singer Dan Dark never lost his faith in True Metal - now he's
proudly back with a new line up to please True Heavy Metals to the extreme
making new Torch material to let out in the near future... watch
out very closefully! Check out Torch at: www.torch.se
/ order possibilities via www.mausoleum-records.com